What are citizens?

A citizen is someone who belongs to a country and helps make it work like a team.

Imagine your school is a big city. Everyone in it, teachers, students, even the principal, has a role to play. A citizen is like a student who not only follows the rules but also helps keep the school clean, shares toys, and speaks up when something isn’t fair. That student is part of the school community.

Being a citizen means you're part of a bigger group, your country, and you have rights and responsibilities.

• You get to vote in elections, just like you raise your hand to choose your favorite game during recess.
• You also need to follow the rules, like cleaning up after yourself in the classroom.

A country needs citizens who care about it, just like a team needs players who work together. When everyone does their part, like sharing, being kind, and helping others, the whole group becomes stronger, just like your school becomes a better place to learn and play.